Atlanta CPA Teaches Business Mangement to Business Owners

At His CPA PC we strive to do business the old fashioned way giving our clients much more than they thought they needed. In our ever changing economic times it is even more important to stay ahead of the power curve in addressing your business issues, trends, and tax planning. To that end we have dramatically improved our web-site.

Business Management and the whole of its many varied issues are a daunting issue for both the new and experienced business owner. His CPA P.C. has combined at their web site a litany of many varied issues, which has never before been available in such a succinct and well written format. John Dillard, CPA the firms founder desired to develop a firm which lived out the "Golden Rule" in serving both others and the community. By offering this information gratis, Mr. Dillard's desire is to heighten the understanding of his fellow business owners and to contribute back to the community in which he lives and works.

By turning onto www.HisCPA.com where you will find a plethora of information, within our articles and our site, which will always be available at your fingertips. Covering issues for selecting a new entity type, how to look for a CPA, new corporation forms, and even a registration checklist is a must read for the new business owner striving to get off on the right foot of their financial future. For those who need financing you will be able to learn the various types of lending options available ranging from both traditional sources to alternative financing methods. By discovering which plan type works best for you and your business you will be better suited to successfully fulfill your business's financing needs. There's even a section on how to work with and "court" your banker to gain access to needed financing.

Business Management

Business Plans

Writing a Business Plan
Writing a Business Plan is your first best step to help your new business survive. A business plan is an invaluable tool that you will want to refer to often to ensure you business stays on track and maintains and achieves all of its operating goals.

Finding a Good CPA

What To Look For When Selecting A CPA
Selecting a professional is a daunting task. This guide will enable you to be better able to select a professional whose talent, expertise, and style will best assist you long-term. Finding an Atlanta CPA
Even though all Certified Public Accountants must meet strict standards to earn their license, A CPA's experience, education and life experience can help you select the right firm for your needs. Top 10 Reasons to Contact Our Firm
Learn the key reasons why His CPA, P.C. cares about your business and how you can benefit from being served by a CPA whose ambition for you and your business matches that of your own. Free CPA Consultations
Do you want that good old-fashioned way of doing things where your CPA looks out for you and your interests. We believe that your initial business consultation should be free so that you might make the best hiring decision without fear of getting a bill for the first thirty-minute interview.

Financing

Funding Your Business - Loans, Leases, and Lines of Credit
There are many financing methods that are available as your business grows. This guide will help you select which one is best for you. Alternative Funding Methods for a Growing Business
A guide on what to do when you banker says no leading you to discover new funding vehicles to help your business achieve its goal. Working with a Banker and Obtaining Credit for your Business
Finding a good banker and maintaining a close rapport keeping them well apprised of your business's trends and operations results will help him be able to say yes when you need them the most. Examine Your Options Before Taking Out a Mortgage
A changing marketplace and a tightening economy are impacting financing decisions as well as the whole of the economy impacting this critical financial decision.

Understanding Financial Statements

Bookkeeping for a Small Business
Unleash the power of information by learning the ABC's of accounting for the business and financial operations of your business. Preparing and Reviewing Financial Statements
As your financial results of your business are like a doctors chart of their patient, this will help enable you to understand financials and their use. Monitoring Your Books at the End of the Month
Consistent month end control procedures are critical, as any variance to these will negatively impact the reliability of your internal financial. These are just a few of the tips we give clients each and every day.

Financials as a Management Tool

Managing the Heart Beat of your Business
Unlock the secrets of your business by learning to check its pulse by a review of your company's internal financial information. Using the Profit and Loss Statement to Determine the Value of Your Business
While the balance sheet shows what a business is worth, the profit and loss statement, properly analyzed, shows a company's growth rate and rate of return, and points to its future viability. Audits, Review & Compilations
There are three different levels of independent attestation services your outside CPA may provide for you. This section will provide you with a basic understanding of each, thereby providing a good reference point for selecting the level of service that is right for your business. Using Cash Flow Forecasts to Improve Business Decision Making
Many cash/acquisition decisions when made in with little or no information appear prudent until it is too late. Beginning with the basis of Cash Flow 101 a business owner can learn how to best make larger financial decisions with prudence and foresight. Your Business Credit
Knowing your business and its key operational statistics and ratios will be of prime importance as you plot your company's short and long term profitability.

Money Management

Recession Proof Your Finances
Learn how you can begin today to take the necessary steps to plan for lean economic times. Careful study and review of your saving and spending habits and their re-direction will help survive recessions that will inevitably occur.

Investing and Retirement Planning

Investing 101 - Who's Managing Your Money?
Understanding the nuances of investing, long-term strategies, and how to select a financial adviser are all critical components managing your money. Selecting the Proper Type of Retirement Plan for Your Business
Whether you are just getting started or have been in business for years, selecting amongst the varied retirement plans requires the skill of a surgeon and the grace of an artist. Stock Options
Learn how non-qualified stock options work and how you can utilize them at your work as a successful planning tool.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Factors to Consider When Valuing a Business
Although each and every business is different learning basic valuation techniques will put you well ahead of others when evaluating either the value of your own business or a potential purchase. Due Diligence when Buying a Business
Digging beyond the financials will enable you to see beyond what the numbers alone can tell. Studying manpower required, dependence levels on different products/customers, reviewing contracts and leases, and protecting intellectual property are all critical components of any wise evaluation process.

Leadership

Quality is a Zero Sum Game
The more you give away the more that is returned. Study how you can take charge of your life by being accountable, proactive, and to always be part of the solution Plan For Success
Only you can plan for your ultimate victory in the marketplace. This checklist will help guide you to consider many of the myriads of obstacles which many business owners omit.

Management

Part-time Chief Financial Officer
For the rapidly growing business in a new or emerging market, the ability to plan for your future is as critical as the growth itself. By retaining a seasoned CPA as a part-time CFO/Controller you will do much to prevent financial disaster from ruining your well laid plans. Business Ethics
Managing your business and your ethics to a higher standard will help you maintain market share as well as enhance your business' position in the community. Achieving Excellence
Staying with the status quo can keep you in business, but is unlikely to take you to the top of the heap. To become a leader, strive for excellence in all you do.

Protecting Your Business

Protecting Your Company's Investment in Intellectual Property
Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights are all an important of the asset protection strategy of a growing business. Managing Risk by Using Insurance Policies
Whether you are a seasoned or a new business owner the myriad of insurance coverages and limits, and deductibles are critical decisions a business owner must make. Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are an essential part of protecting your business from workers leaving the employ of your organization and taking your information and clients with them. A basic familiarity of Georgia law is essential to being able to draft and enforce reasonable agreements. Promissory Notes
Learn how you can protect your business and personal assets by understanding the correct uses and applications of promissory notes, collateral, and repayment terms.

Strategic Business Concerns

Strategic Business Concerns Checklist
Utilize this informative checklist to ensure that you are well armed and informed to take you and your business to the next level. Expanding Your Business by Adding a Partner
If you are contemplating adding a partner this is a must read well before the stock is issued. Discover techniques how to protect your business and your overall business during this intensely important time. CPA To Teach Businesses Techniques For Survival
Learn how you can avoid the common pitfalls that befall many business owners so that you might join and remain amongst those who succeed. Fraud Detection
Discover how you can work to help prevent theft by forgery, altering of documents, or theft of your company assets. Learn some of the key "tell tale" signs of what to look for to both avoid fraud before it occurs and to quickly discover fraud before it becomes even more problematic. Using Forensic Accounting Techniques in Case of Business Losses
Insurance and Business Interruption/Lost Profit claims are unwanted conversations to have, however this article will enlighten you in beginning the process of rebuilding after a loss.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Eliminating Excess Spending and Managing Debt
No matter how much time, energy, and effort you invest into budgeting for your business and family expenses, there is no methodology which will replace these time tested techniques to appropriately limit unnecessary spending. Planning Versus Historical Accounting
In real estate it is location, location and location, while running your own business requires you to plan, plan and plan. Seek to understand how your day-to-day business decisions and operations affect your business strategically. Personnel, Key To Managing Firm's Growth
Whether you are the President of your company or its receptionist, each and ever client contact and correspondence affects not only your current years profitability but also its long term survivability. Strategic Planning
Looking ahead is the most critical aspect of planning that a business owner will ever do. Seeking to avoid pitfalls, maximizing profits, and managing manpower are all-important aspects of this process.

Press Releases

John Dillard Chosen SBA's Accountant Advocate of the year in Georgia
Community involvement from teaching at Emory, initiating law to protect Georgia's children, helping to overturn Georgia law to shield workers from unscrupulous practices helping to maintain the state as a right to work state, teaching a Bible study at an elder care home, mission trips, and much more.

Resume

Resume of John Dillard, CPA, Accountant
Read in detail the depth of the past experiences, accomplishments, and achievements of a CPA who takes Christ along with him each day to work. Studying tax law and by utilizing wise discernment are hallmarks of his past and future work.

John Dillard is an author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (a Christian CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life's 9/11's: Job's Journey visit http://www.john-dillard.com/ "Dare to Attempt Something so Great for the Kingdom of God that it is doomed to failure, lest Christ be in it!"